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Pink Lemonade Cookies

Soft and Chewy Pink Lemonade Cookies for a Sunny Day

These Pink Lemonade Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with refreshing lemon flavor—a perfect treat for sunny days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract avoid lemon juice
  • 1 drop pink food coloring adjust for desired shade
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour do not over-mix
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar extra for thickening
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream adjust for desired consistency
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh juice preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg, lemon extract, and pink food coloring, mixing for another 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in all-purpose flour and baking soda until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
  5. Scoop the dough into balls, flattening each to ½ inch thick, and place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 9-12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft; cool on sheets for a few minutes.
  7. Beat together frosting ingredients until smooth, adjusting thickness as needed with powdered sugar or cream.
  8. Frost cooled cookies using a piping bag, starting from the center and swirling outward.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and mix gently to maintain cookie softness.

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